What is the Finish - What does finish mean??

The surface properties of a paper or film as determined by its appearance and texture in particular the level of gloss and smoothness of a surface The appearance of a surface can range from a high gloss to a dull matt depending on how efficiently the surface reflects light a gloss finish has a bright and shiny appearance because it reflects light in a more concentrated pattern while a matt finish has a dull and non-shiny appearance because it diffuses scatters light The gloss of a surface can be controlled by adding additives such as flatting agents to the material during manufacturing converting the web in a particular way such as calendaring or by adding a coating to the surface of a material The smoothness of a surface can also be altered by converting the web in a particular way or by adding a coating The finish of a surface can influence its absorbency ink receptivity and printability which are all important factors in the production of label products

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Semi-Gloss - What does semi-gloss mean?

Definition of SEMI-GLOSS:

A type of finish. Semi-gloss is used to describe a surface or colour that falls between the dull, non-shiny finish of matt materials and the bright and shiny finish of gloss materials. A semi-gloss finish will diffuse light; the degree of shine is determined by the extent to which reflected light is spread out as it leaves the surface of a semi-gloss material.

In labelling, coatings, face materials, and inks with semi-gloss finishes can be used to create labels with a semi-gloss finish.

A present wrapped in red wrapping paper with a gold bow. The paper has a semi-gloss finish, while the bow has a full gloss finish.

Here is the Harvard-style citation to use if you would like to reference this definition of the term semi-gloss:
Label Planet (2020) What does semi-gloss mean? | Semi-Gloss Definition. Available at: https://www.labelplanet.co.uk/glossary/semi-gloss/ (Accessed: January 1, 2024).

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